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Seymour to celebrate 159th Anniversary of First Train Robbery with Mural Ribbon Cutting

SEYMOUR — History and art come together in downtown Seymour on Monday, October 6, 2025, as the community gathers to unveil a new mural honoring the 159th anniversary of the first train robbery in U.S. history. The ribbon cutting will take place at 10 a.m. at 105 W. Second St., and everyone is invited to attend. The striking mural, created by local artist Jamie Harris, vividly depicts the infamous train robbery carried out by the Reno Gang — a mo…History · Seymour Read Article

Area Schools Receive Over $488,000 For Safety Upgrades

Jackson, Scott, and Washington County schools recently received more than $488,000 for safety upgrades through the state’s Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers. The funding is part of the state legislature’s investment in school safety this year, which totaled $27 million in state matching grants across 494 schools statewide. Area schools receiving grants include: JACKSON COUNTY •Brownstown Central Community School CorCrothersville · Crothersville Read Article

Yard Sales & Large Trash Pick Up Coming up In Crothersville

The Greater Crothersville Community Yard Sale will be this Saturday, Oct. 4. To see where yard sales are being held or to sign up for yard sales go to the town of Crothersville Facebook page or call town hall at 812-793-2311. The fall installment of the town’s large trash pick up will begin next Tuesday, Oct. 7 with residents east of the railroad and south of Howard Street have large trash collection. On Tuesday, Oct. 14, residents east of the raCrothersville · Crothersville Read Article

Postpone: Closure Planned on State Road 135 in Freetown

JACKSON CO. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Geostabilization International (GSI) will close State Road 135 just south of State Road 58 later this year to perform slide correction work in Freetown. State Road 135 was previously scheduled to close on Monday, October 6. The schedule has been modified, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Additional information regarding the planned slide correction …Crothersville · Crothersville See the Story

Washington County Bicyclist Injured In Collision With Off-Duty Police Officer

A Washington County man was airlifted to the University of Louisville Hospital following a collision with an off-duty Salem police officer on Sunday afternoon, Sept 21. Around 4 p.m., the Salem Police Department requested assistance from the Indiana State Police to investigate a crash at the intersection of Old State Road 56 and North Canton Road, near Canton. Trooper Brett Walters responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. Preliminary Crothersville · Crothersville Read Article

Stars drop two matches in Trinity Lutheran Invite

SEYMOUR – Bedford North Lawrence dropped two matches in the Trinity Lutheran Invitational during high school volleyball action on Saturday. The Stars suffered a 25-11, 25-12 loss to Lutheran in the first round, then fell to Eastern Pekin 25-20, 25-13 in the second. Sammie Gratzer posted seven kills against the Cougars. She added five kills while Lily Mishler had four and Trinidy Bailey totaled 13 digs against the Musketeers. ”Our girls played wi…Seymour, Indiana · Seymour Read Article

Woman sentenced to 50 years for role in stepfather's poisoning death

JACKSON CO. – A Jackson County woman has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for her part in the 2022 poisoning death of her stepfather, Harold Allen. The conviction of Ashley Jones, 29, concludes a disturbing case that involved multiple poisoning attempts and thousands of incriminating text messages. Ashley Jones In a plea deal on August 7, 2025, Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder (aiding, inducing, or ca…Jackson County, Indiana · Jackson County Read Article

Fire Destroys Scottsburg Apartment Building

Firefighters continued with mop up efforts and extinguishing hot spots late Tuesday morning after a fire destroyed the National Apartments in Scottsburg. None of the residents were injured in the fire. Nine families were left homeless following an early morning fire that destroyed the National Apartments at the corner of Cherry and Railroad Streets in Scottsburg last Tuesday, Sept. 16. None of the residents were injured, according to Scottsburg VCrothersville · Crothersville Read Article

Jackson County Solid Waste Receives IDEM Award

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) presented the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence to six recipients during the 28th Annual Indiana Partners for Sustainability’s Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Indianapolis. Jackson County Solid Waste Management District (JCSWMD) received an award for a longtime recycling project in Medora. Since 2010, the Hornet’s Nest Reuse Store has been operated by the JCSWMD to eduCrothersville · Crothersville Read Article

Local Musician Releases New CD ‘Old Sad Songs’

Jackson County-based folksinger and songwriter Joe Persinger has released a new 10-track album entitled “Old Sad Songs.” Persinger hastened to explain that all the songs are not old or sad. “That’s just the name of one of my new original tunes, and it’s actually very light and bouncy; not sad at all. It focuses on the question of whether only a sad song can touch a listener emotionally, addressing both sides of that debate. Very tongue-in-cheek.Crothersville · Crothersville Read Article